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Red Tie Gala to celebrate 150 years of alumni legacy
Alumni will make a red-carpet entrance this October as they celebrate University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and traditions at the Red Tie Gala, the capstone event of the Wisconsin Alumni Association's 150th anniversary. Read More
Strategic framework: Two years of progress
A progress report compiled following the second year of the university’s five-year strategic framework highlights accomplishments in several areas. Read More
What does it take to change from heating to cooling campus buildings?
It's the time of year when campus buildings start to transition from a need for air conditioning to heat. What does it take to make the seasonal switch? Read More
Governance groups ask Ward to extend tenure
Two campus governance groups have asked interim Chancellor David Ward to consider extending his tenure beyond next summer, as previously planned. Read More
UW–Madison professor named fellow of British Academy
William Courtenay, University of Wisconsin–Madison Hilldale Professor and Charles Homer Haskins Professor Emeritus of History, has been elected a corresponding fellow to the British Academy. Read More
UW–Madison economist publishes book on U.S. financial crisis
In the summer of 2007, University of Wisconsin–Madison economist Menzie Chinn was among those who started to think something was amiss with the U.S. economy. Read More
The Bucky Challenge: Connect with UW–Madison, help students
Here’s a challenge that’s easy to undertake: connect with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, or both, on Twitter and Facebook and help students. Read More
New employee to help implement diversity strategy
Eric G. Williams has joined the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate, where he is expected to play a critical role in helping the university drive a cohesive, integrated diversity agenda. Read More
Buss, UW–Madison’s second veterinary dean, to retire
Three decades of academic leadership is not how a farm boy from Minnesota imagined his career unfolding. Read More
UW–Madison responds to attacks on diversity efforts
The University of Wisconsin–Madison strongly reaffirms its commitment to the value of enrolling a highly diverse student body, which creates a vibrant academic community as well as alumni who are fully engaged in the global marketplace. Read More
Complicated classroom coordination
Every day, thousands of students hurry across campus, heading to this classroom or that laboratory. Karen Hanson of Enrollment Management reveals the details behind the coordination required to arrange classroom space effectively. Read More
Family Photo Day benefits campus child care
Family Photo Day has been scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 2, by the Office of Child Care and Family Resources. Read More
New La Follette School of Public Affairs director named
Thomas DeLeire is the new director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs. Read More
UW–Madison among top 10 public universities in 2012 U.S. News rankings
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked 10th among public institutions in rankings released today (Sept. 13) in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 edition of America’s Best Colleges. Read More
Go Big Read launches third year of common-reading program
"Enrique's Journey" is the selection for this year's Go Big Read, and discussions and events related to the book will be held all year. Read More
Before social media, there was Pamela O’Donnell
Pamela O’Donnell has transformed what could have been an out-of-the-way bulletin board on the first floor of College Library into an essential stop for many of the library’s thousands of visitors each year. Read More
Update: Phone service restored to Bascom Hill
Phone service to most or all of Bascom Hall, North Hall, South Hall and possibly other nearby buildings will be unavailable beginning the evening of Friday, Sept. 9. The outage will last through the weekend. Read More
UW–Madison remembers Sept. 11 attacks 10 years later
Nearly 10 years ago, thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty, staff and community members hungry for a connection to the devastation on the East Coast packed Library Mall in the heart of campus for a vigil to commemorate the Sept. 11 terror attacks. Read More
Mobile UW: New and improved
Mobile UW from the University of Wisconsin–Madison is getting its first major upgrade. Read More